The postdoctoral scholar will be responsible for independent and collaborative development, implementation, and analysis of scientific research in the discipline of oral microbiology and immunology. The candidate will study the immune plasticity responsible for periodontal inflammation as well as host-microbiological interactions leading to such plasticity. Finally, the candidate will evaluate unique biomedical reagents to improve overall disease initiation and progression. Responsibilities include management of all aspects of conducting supervised and independent research in these areas including: 1.) hypothesis development, literature and data analysis as well as grant, report, and manuscript writing. 2.) performing routine laboratory procedures such as (but not limited to): cell culture, bacterial growth, RNA/DNA extractions, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA), PCR, gel electrophoresis, uCT analysis and other common/routine laboratory assays. 3.) Husbandry and colony maintenance of stock and complex transgenic mice. 4.) Supervising undergraduate, DMD, and graduate research students: supervising/training experimental procedures, overseeing data collection, review of data for quality control, and supervision of data entry/data analysis. 6.) Independent and collaborative presentation of data locally, nationally and internationally.

Scholars are expected to demonstrate compliance with established guidelines and regulatory standards for research including biosafety (BLS-2+), responsible conduct of research and human subjects training.

Approximately 90% of the postdoctoral scholar's time will be devoted to research.

Approximately 10% of the postdoctoral scholar's time will be devoted to managing the day-to-day activity of undergraduate and graduate research students in the laboratory.

Special Instructions To Application:

To be considered for this position, all applicants must apply through PeopleAdmin and attach their CV or resume, cover letter and names and contact information of 3 references. Appointments are typically for a one year period. Five years (typically five appointments of one year) is typically the maximum total period that any individual may serve as a Scholar. The University, in its sole discretion has the option to renew or extend any appointment, subject to the availability of funds, past performance evaluations and/or any other lawful reasons. For other information on the ECU Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, please visit our website at: http://www.ecu.edu/postdoctoralaffairs/

Minimum Education/Experience:

English ProficiencyExcellent written and oral communication skillsPhD

Full time or Part time: Full Time

Position Location (city): Greenville

Position Number: PDS-SODM-05-18

Organizational Unit Overview:

The Division of Health Sciences is the largest and most complex division within the University, employing more than 700 EPA employees and 1,700 SPA employees. The Division is composed of numerous Centers, Institutes, and agencies such as East Carolina Heart Institute and Eastern Area Health Education Center, the Colleges of Allied Health Sciences, Nursing, the Brody School of Medicine, the School of Dental Medicine, and the Laupus Health Science Library. In addition to the Academic and Administrative responsibilities of the division, the four professional schools provide clinical services throughout eastern North Carolina in a variety of settings and venues.

The School of Dental Medicine is composed of ten administrative offices and four academic departments. The Administrative units include the Offices of the Dean, Vice Dean, Associate Dean for Student Affairs, Associate Dean for Research, Innovation and Discovery, Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs, Assistant Dean for Extramural Clinical Practices, Assistant Dean for Dental Education and Informatics, Assistant Dean for Educational Support and Faculty Development, Assistant Dean for Academic Success and the Executive Director for Business and Financial Affairs. The four academic departments are Surgical Sciences, Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, General Dentistry and Foundational Sciences and Research.

Included in the mission of the School of Dental Medicine is to educate dental care providers (both dental students and dental residents) and to address the oral health care needs of the underserved population of North Carolina. The School of Dental Medicine meets these missions by operating dental clinics that provide both educational experiences for the dental students and residents and provides dental care to the residents of North Carolina. These clinics occur in both Ross Hall in Greenville, North Carolina, as well as Community Service Learning Centers located throughout North Carolina. In order to operate these clinics, appropriate dental auxiliaries and clinical staff are needed.

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